End of Stagecoach Line -- The "Old Spanish Trail" into California was used by many early pioneers who came to California via the southern route; the trail ended on what is now Valley Boulevard in El Monte. According to legend, the large oak was known as "Hangman's Tree."
End of Stagecoach Line -- The "Old Spanish Trail" into California was used by many early pioneers who came to California via the southern route; the trail ended on what is now Valley Boulevard in El Monte. According to legend, the large oak was known as "Hangman's Tree."
Baldwin Coach Barn -- Built in 1880, this barn housed Lucky Baldwin's carriage horses in stalls of redwood and cedar, with elaborate ironwork. It was restored in 1958 and still stands in the Arboretum.
Baldwin Coach Barn -- Built in 1880, this barn housed Lucky Baldwin's carriage horses in stalls of redwood and cedar, with elaborate ironwork. It was restored in 1958 and still stands in the Arboretum.
Monroe House -- This is the home (known as The Oaks) of William Newton Monroe, a Los Angeles Councilman, who in 1886 bought 60 acres as a townsite and laid out the town of Monrovia, which was incorporated in 1887. It was located on Primrose Avenue.
Monroe House -- This is the home (known as The Oaks) of William Newton Monroe, a Los Angeles Councilman, who in 1886 bought 60 acres as a townsite and laid out the town of Monrovia, which was incorporated in 1887. It was located on Primrose Avenue.
